The Trustee Senate will look at the challenges scheme Trustees face and ask how they can best address some of these challenges. It will also explore what the future is likely to hold for Trustees and assess the common themes emerging.

This webinar will look at the issue of mental health wellbeing in the workplace – asking the steps employers can take to improve the mental health of their employees; and looking at how things such as early intervention strategies can help.

The US equity investment environment has gradually shifted from active management to passive investing in both institutional and retail channels in recent years.

The US Large Cap Core Strategy provides exposure to quality US companies with sustainable competitive advantages and the ability to generate significant cash flow. We look for the best companies, at the right valuation, and hold for the long-term.

This new paper examines the increased focus on Responsible Investment in all its various forms, and reflects the growing awareness from investors globally that non-financial risks may have a meaningful impact on long-term financial performance.

The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to Responsible Investment, including the main approaches and the investor landscape.

Both will retain their current roles and take up the added responsibilities on May 3.

Martin McGuinn, chairman and CEO of Mellon, said: “The appointments of Helena and Jon are recognition of their leadership and successes in overseeing the building of Mellon’s asset management capabilities in Europe through MGI and Newton.

“Europe represents a critical growth opportunity for Mellon, and jointly they bring excellent skills to our expansion goals in this region.”

Morrissey will join Little on Mellon’s global senior management committee, effective immediately. Both will report to McGuinn in their Mellon Europe roles and will continue to report directly to Mellon vice chairman Ron O’Hanley as leaders of their asset management businesses internationally.

In addition to the new appointments, Jack Klinck, who has served as Mellon Europe chairman since 2001, will be repatriating to the US in July after completing his four-year assignment in London. Klinck, also a vice chairman of Mellon Financial Corporation, will continue in his role as president of Investment Manager Solutions (IMS) business of Mellon’s Asset Servicing sector.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is consulting on changes to the actuarial assumptions it uses in valuations in a bid to better reflect the bulk annuity market, with schemes set to move into surplus on aggregate.